Getting in touch about Melbourne's laneways and arts

Laneway Notes is an independent journal, and much of what ends up on these pages begins with a message from a reader. If you have spotted a new mural going up in a city laneway, noticed a small gallery opening its doors in Collingwood or Fitzroy, or found a quiet arcade cafe worth a detour, we would love to hear about it. Tips like these help keep the journal grounded in what is actually happening on the streets rather than in press releases.

When you write, a few details make a suggestion far easier to follow up:

  • Where it is: the laneway, street or precinct, plus a nearby landmark if the spot is hard to find.
  • What it is: a piece of street art, an exhibition, a live music night, a market or a walking route.
  • When it happens: for events, the dates as published by the organisers, so we can check them against official sources.
  • Why it matters to you: a line on what makes it worth a visit is often the most useful part.

Corrections are just as welcome. Street art changes constantly, venues move or close, and laneways are repainted or redeveloped, so if something we have written is out of date, please tell us and we will update it. Older posts are kept in the archive for reference, and we would rather flag a change than leave readers walking to a wall that has since been painted over.

Please note that Laneway Notes is not a venue, ticket seller or tourism body. We cannot book tables, sell tickets or answer questions on behalf of galleries or event organisers; for those, the venue's own website is always the best place to check times, prices and accessibility. Artists and small organisers are welcome to share news of upcoming shows, though coverage is editorial and never guaranteed.

If you are new here, the Laneways Guide is a good starting point before you send a suggestion, as it shows the kinds of places and walks we already cover.